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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 470.12 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 470.12 and 193.27 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 470.12 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/470.12 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 470.12 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 90,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,857.95/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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